Grow Your Own Delicious Beauregard Sweet Potatoes

Start your sweet potato garden with these 10 Beauregard sweet potato slips. These slips are from Non-GMO plants and grown without chemicals, ensuring a healthy and delicious harvest. The Beauregard variety is known for its light rose skin and moderately deep orange flesh, offering a delightful flavor and texture. You’ll receive a bundle of at least 10 sweet potato slips, carefully packaged with damp paper towels and a plastic bag to maintain moisture during shipment.

Beauregard sweet potatoes are popular among farmers due to their excellent yield and adaptability. With a maturity period of 90-100 days, you can expect a bountiful harvest in a relatively short time. These sweet potatoes exhibit intermediate resistance to soil rot, resistance to Fusarium wilt and Fusarium root rot, and resistance to Rhizopus soft rot, making them a reliable choice for home gardeners.

Planting and Care Instructions: Upon arrival, your slips may appear dry or wilted due to travel. This is normal and the condition of the leaves isn’t indicative of the overall health. Place the slips in a cup of water to rehydrate them for a couple of days. If lacking root growth, allow them to sit in water for at least one week until new roots form. Change the water daily and consider adding a touch of hydrogen peroxide and/or rooting hormone to encourage root development. Ensure good airflow by gently moving the slips in the water. Remove any signs of rot promptly. Place the cup in a sunny window to acclimate the slips to full sun.

Once the slips have recovered, plant them in your garden in loose, well-drained soil, as deep as the first set of leaves. Water thoroughly after planting. If the slips haven’t been hardened off, provide shade for about a week to help them establish. Consistent watering is crucial, preventing the soil from drying out. These sweet potato slips are perfect for gardeners looking for a rewarding and delicious addition to their vegetable patch.

Benefits of Growing Beauregard Sweet Potatoes:

• Delicious and Nutritious: Enjoy homegrown sweet potatoes with a unique flavor profile.
• Non-GMO and Chemical-Free: Grown naturally for a healthy harvest.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
• High Yield: Beauregard variety is known for its abundant production.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for various culinary applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long will it take for my sweet potato slips to root? Generally, roots will begin to form within 1-2 weeks if kept in water with adequate sunlight.
• What size pot should I use to start my sweet potato slips indoors? A regular drinking glass or small jar is sufficient to start rooting the slips. Once planted, give each plant at least 12 inches of space.
• How often should I water my sweet potato plants? Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first few weeks after planting. Once established, water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.
• What are the signs of overwatering or underwatering my sweet potato plants? Yellowing leaves may indicate overwatering, while wilting leaves often suggest underwatering. Adjust your watering schedule accordingly.
• How do I know when my Beauregard sweet potatoes are ready to harvest? Harvest when the potatoes are of a good size, typically 90-100 days after planting. Check the size by gently digging around a plant.